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However, the reality was starkly different from the initial excitement. When Velma finally premiered, it was met with overwhelming negativity. Media outlets and audiences alike heavily criticized the show, citing poor writing, poor characterization, and a disconnect from the original franchise's spirit. The ratings reflected the general disdain: the show earned a mere 1.6 on IMDb, once reportedly dropping to as low as 1.2, allegedly the worst rating ever on the platform.